Everyone wants to make the world a better place, but how and where do you start? Leo Tolstoy, a Russian novelist and philosopher, once said, "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing oneself." Moaveni's ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND SUSTAINABILITY helps you understand what energy, environment and sustainability issues mean and why they are important to consider. Increasingly, because of worldwide socioeconomic trends, environmental concerns, and earth's finite resources, more is expected of each individual. The book helps students understand the connections among earth's finite resources and the environmental, social, ethical, technical, and economical factors impacted by daily decisions. This book teaches you, regardless of your interests and future career path, how to evaluate these important issues and make environmentally sound decisions.
Author Biography
Dr. Saeed Moaveni, P.E., is a successful author, instructor, and engineering professional. Dr. Moaveni has nearly 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consulting in mechanical and civil engineering related areas, including inverse problems, solar and renewable energy technology, geophysical problems, and education. He has taught at Colorado State University, University of South Carolina, Syracuse University, Norwich University, and Minnesota State University. He also has been invited abroad as a visiting professor at numerous universities. Dr. Moaveni is the recipient of the Jack Cermak Distinguished Professor Fellowship and the American Society of Engineering Education Young (New) Faculty Award. He has served as Dean of the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University and Chair of the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department at Minnesota State University. Dr. Moaveni is a licensed professional engineer in the State of New York and a member of American Society for Engineering Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the American Society of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, and the Council on Undergraduate Research.
